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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 637.08 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 637.08 and 205.47 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 637.08 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/637.08 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 637.08 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 130,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,903.03/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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